Crime
No charges despite 'deep concern' over Vietnamese officials' behaviour
Police say there's "no doubt" two women were indecently assaulted by the two men while they were in the capital.
Police set up checkpoints ahead of large gang tangi
Officers have breath tested more than 500 drivers as they prepare for the funeral of Napier Mongrel Mob Barbarian chapter president 'Heil Dogg'.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 12 December 2024
In today's episode, hundreds more jobs are set to go at Health New Zealand under proposals to be laid out to staff on Friday, a manhunt is still underway in Lower Hutt for the suspect in a fatal gang… Audio
Thieves steal lights from Festival of Lights
More than $10,000 worth of lighting and cables has been stolen ahead of the popular festival's opening at Pukekura Park on 21 December.
Man charged for allegedly pointing gun at member of public
Police said it was reported to them on Wednesday that a person was approached with a gun at a Manurewa complex.
Manhunt continues after fatal gang shooting in Naenae
A manhunt is still underway in Lower Hutt for the suspect in a fatal gang shooting, but police have ended their order for all police to carry guns. Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen spoke to… Audio
$50k reward still stands over letterbox wine killing
Dave Davan died in December 2021 after drinking a mouthful of his favourite fortified wine from a bottle left in his letterbox.
Gang patch ban: Two men appear in Whangārei court
The two men were arrested after separate incidents and appeared in court on Wednesday charged with prohibited display of gang insignia in a public place.
Police admit 77 min delay in attending child double homicide was a mistake
A woman called police, 'hearing voices'. When they turned up, they had been dead for hours.
Murdered dog walker's partner sheds tears as killer avoids life sentence
Nigel Wilson, 62, was found badly injured with several stab wounds at a Christchurch park.
Police raid King Cobra gang pad in crayfish theft investigation
The value of stolen crayfish is estimated to be several hundred thousand dollars, police say.
Lawyers call for changes following courthouse violence
Lawyers are fearful of being attacked at court and want urgent improvements to courthouse designs to keep them safe. Audio
Neighbour heard 'I'm going to waste you' before ex gang boss shot
Relatives have paid tribute to Albert "Alby" Enoka as armed officers guard the scene. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 December 2024
On today's episode, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is sceptical any option to replace the inter-island ferries will end up costing less than his government's iRex project, Parliament has rushed through… Audio
CEO killing sparks huge social media reaction
The murder of United Healthcare chief executive Brian Thompson in the US has sparked a huge reaction on social media. Wellington clinical psychologist and chief executive of Umbrella Wellbeing Dougal… Audio
Manhunt continues after person shot dead in Naenae
A manhunt continues on Wednesday morning after a person was shot dead in the Lower Hutt suburb of Naenae. Reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Luigi Mangione charged with murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
More details are coming out about Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man charged with murder over last week's fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. New York… Audio
Lawsuit alleges Jay Z raped 13-year-old in 2000
Rapper and music mogul Jay-Z has accused the lawyer behind joint rape allegations with Sean "Diddy" Combs of trying to "extort exorbitant sums". US correspondent Caroline Malone spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Suspect in killing of UnitedHealth executive charged with murder
During his first court appearance Luigi Mangione also faced gun and forgery charges brought by Pennsylvania prosecutors and was denied bail.
'Implausible': Judge's reaction to man's claims he didn't know goods were stolen
A man who sold stolen property on Facebook has claimed he did not know the items were stolen and was just helping an older person with technology.